mercer transportation

That's what I thought. I had looked at Mercer before coming to LS, and honestly the only reason i decided on LS was because I worked here before and already knew how things worked. Mercer seems like a very good place to lease on.

 

read my last post before this carefully, it explained it all

 

its like if landstar had a heart, lol

 

I know Mercer isn't a good fit for me, but you don't have to rub it in geez!!! LOL

I know you ment the post before that last one

 

Will Mercer bring someone on that has a 1 ton truck and a trailer that can haul up to 10k?

 

I highly doubt it.

 

OK, I've read the whole thread and the Mercertown web site. I used to talk with the Mercer hands who hung out at the TA west in Ontario. I have a very good picture of what it's like to work at Mercer. My last BIG QUESTION is -

If you compare the rates you receive with Mercer to the rates you receive in the spot market, meaning broker/load board freight, can a man who knows how to select a load and run his business earn more money with Mercer or with his own authority?


I know that some who've posted here have had their own authority prior to leasing to Mercer and can answer this question. My truck has averaged right at $2.75/mile for all miles this year pulling mostly spot market freight. But this is with a RGN/double drop and probably 50% of the freight being oversize. Take off percentage for the company, cost of permits and the stress and aggravation of dealing with permitting and add about 5 or 6 cents a mile in fuel savings and I'll choose trading for a low pro SD with ramps or a beaver tail and being leased to Mercer for the same net result if I can get it. Plus, spot market freight rarely reflects a fuel surcharge and if/when the economy gets tough again I think the FSC will go a long ways toward keeping a few bucks in the bank.

 

To be completely honest, if you know how to sell your services and are on some brokers "A" list then I think you will be better off on your own authority. I pull a step deck with a 40" deck height, had thought about buying one that was a low profile, but between the extra cost of the trailer and extra maintenance costs associated with the 17.5 tires and brake wear I don't see the return on investment here at Mercer. I do get some spot market freight were I can say what I want to haul it. But not enough to average what you are.

 

lmfao!!! thats a good one.

i was just looking at landstars board last night with my buddy, your not missing out on anything
at mercer.

 

what is the process you have to go through if you have an outside load you want to haul? i have a few contacts in disaster relief and cleanup that i can make a lot of money hauling for if i can. with the companies i have been.with in the past i couldnt do it.